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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.36, 2,343.57 and 408.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.36, 2,343.57 and 408.14 is: 612.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.36 : 2,343.57 = 408.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.36/2,343.57 = 408.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.36x = 2,343.57 × 408.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.36x = 956,504.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,504.66/1,562.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.22

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